Disaster Planning, Structural Assessment, Demolition and Recycling

Disaster Planning, Structural Assessment, Demolition and Recycling

Author: E.K. Lauritzen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-03-01

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 0203626486

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This book contains general recommendations for site clearing after man-made and natural disasters. It provides guidelines on the demolition of damaged structures and the reuse of demolition and construction materials. It has been prepared by an international task force originating from cooperation between RILEM and UNESCO.


Post-Disaster Reconstruction of the Built Environment

Post-Disaster Reconstruction of the Built Environment

Author: Dilanthi Amaratunga

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-06-13

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1444344927

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Disasters threaten all parts of the world and they appear to be increasing in frequency, scale and intensity. Despite huge improvements in the emergency response, permanent reconstruction is often uncoordinated, inefficiently managed and slow to begin. International agencies are geared to an efficient response in terms of humanitarian relief, but they are not well versed in the requirements of long-term reconstruction, which is often constrained by lack of planning and poorly coordinated management. The construction industry is typically engaged in a range of critical activities after a disaster, including provision of temporary shelter in the immediate aftermath and restoration of permanent shelter and public infrastructure once the immediate humanitarian needs have been attended to. Post-Disaster Reconstruction of the Built Environment identifies the challenges that face the industry and highlights best practice to enable the construction industry to address those problems which make an effective response to these unexpected events difficult. Written by an international team of experts, this book will help researchers and advanced students of construction understand the problems faced by communities and the construction industry when faced with a natural or man-made disaster, and identify the planning and management processes required by the industry to mount an effective response.


Non-Metallic (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures

Non-Metallic (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures

Author: L. Taerwe

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-06-02

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 1482271621

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Dealing with a wide range of non-metallic materials, this book opens up possibilities of lighter, more durable structures. With contributions from leading international researchers and design engineers, it provides a complete overview of current knowledge on the subject.


Ice and Construction

Ice and Construction

Author: L. Makkonen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-03-01

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13: 0203627261

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This book focuses on two areas of ice technology: the use of ice as a construction material and the problems caused by ice to constructions. In connection with describing past and potential future applications of using ice in construction, a detailed discussion on the mechanical properties of ice is given. A state of the art description on ice-making methods, melt protection, methods and reinforcement of ice with the materials are covered.


Natural Risk and Civil Protection

Natural Risk and Civil Protection

Author: T. Horlick-Jones

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1995-08-24

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 9780419199700

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This book forms the Proceedings of the International Conference organised by the Commission of European Communities. The first part covers earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, floods, landslides and wildfires. The second part deals with key themes in civil protection: risk communication, planning, organisation and crisis management. A detailed Rapporteur-General's report is also included. Future developments regarding information sources and research and development conclude the book.


Concrete Technology: New Trends, Industrial Applications

Concrete Technology: New Trends, Industrial Applications

Author: A. Aguado

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1994-11-10

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1482271583

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This book forms the Proceedings of an RILEM workshop in Barcelona in November 1994. It is structured as a series of presentations/reviews by some of the leading international researchers and technical experts of the concrete world. Coverage ranges from developments in materials science, through performance and behaviour of concrete, to manufacturin


Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages

Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages

Author: R. Springenschmid

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1994-10-13

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780419187103

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Restraint and intrinsic stresses in concrete at early ages are vitally important for concrete structures which must remain free of water-permeable cracks, such as water-retaining structures, tunnel linings, locks and dams. The development of hydration heat, stiffness and strength, also the degree of restraint and, especially for high-strength concrete, non-thermal effects, are decisive for sensitivity to cracking. Determining thses stresses in the laboratory and in construction components has led to a clearer understanding of how they develop and how to optimize mix design, temperature and curing conditions. New testing equipment has enabled the effects of all the important parameters to be qualified and more reliable models for predictiong restraint stresses to be developed. Thermal Cracking in Conrete at Early Ages contains 56 contributions by leading international specialists presented at the RILEM Symposium held in October 1994 at the Technical University of Munich. It will be valuable for construction and site engineers, concrete technologists and scientists.


Special Concretes - Workability and Mixing

Special Concretes - Workability and Mixing

Author: P.J.M. Bartos

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1993-12-09

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1482271370

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This book forms the Proceedings of the International RILEM Workshop held in Paisley in March 1993. It contains contributions on theoretical and practical aspects of the use of special concretes, with a particular focus on their behaviour in the fresh state.


Production Methods and Workability of Concrete

Production Methods and Workability of Concrete

Author: P.J.M. Bartos

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-06-02

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 9780203627372

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Practical production of ordinary and special, high performance concretes and their behaviour and properties when fresh are the main themes of this book. It derives from the International RILEM Conference held in Paisley, Scotland in June 1996, and represents the culmination of the work of two RILEM Technical Committees (145 WSM Workability of Special Mixes, and 150 ECM Efficiency of Concrete Mixers). Very significant advances have been made recently in the development of concrete with outstanding properties. Such advances in research must be matched by progress in the technology of concrete production. This book focuses on production methods and on workability and handling, two fundamental and closely linked stages of the concrete construction process. It has a strongly practical emphasis, with many contributions showing how to build effectively using the many high performance concretes which have progressed from research into construction in recent years. The main themes covered are: production mixers and mixing processes; production methods; sprayed and very dry precasting mixes; fibre reinforced concrete; flowing and superfluid mixes; rheology; test methods; mix design and models; special cements and concretes.